Uchenne Ikonne

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We remember the outlandish and influential Nigerian musician William Onyeabor, who died this week at age 70

How William Onyeabor created his own afro-synth-funk music trend

We remember the outlandish and influential Nigerian musician William Onyeabor, who died this week at age 70

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